Carnival Fascination Out Of Dry Dock, Better Than Ever

Our first family cruise was on Carnival Fascination, then based in Miami and sailing to Key West and Cozumel among other short itineraries. That was the one that hooked us on the world of cruise travel as the family vacation Read More …

Convenient Carnival Cuba Cruises Expand

During the 2019-20 Cuba season, Carnival Cruise Line will offer 23 sailings to Havana. Those will happen aboard five different ships departing from four convenient East Coast homeports. That’s more than any other cruise line, for good reason.  Guests on Carnival Cuba Read More …

Entertaining Cruise Industry Leaders Ignore Robots, Choose Fun

There are times when cruise industry watchers ask ‘Is there nothing they won’t do to be different?‘.  Robot bartenders come to mind. Popular with everyone except the human they replaced, robots are probably not going away.  Existing robots may be Read More …

Carnival Horizon Features New York Will Like

Arriving off a short Mediterranean season just after leaving the shipyard, new Carnival Horizon is now in New York City.  Carnival Horizon is the second Vista-class ship in the 26-ship fleet of Carnival Funships with more on the way. We Read More …

Carnival Legend Tampa Deployment

Carnival Legend gets around.  We fell in love with the Spirit-class ship long ago, embracing the decorative urn decor with glee.  It seemed toned down at the time.  And the next time.  And the next. Carnival Legend is one of Read More …

Cruise Line Discounted Deposit Deal Drives Dreams

In celebration of 145 years of their Dutch traditions and King’s Day in the Netherlands,  Holland America Line has a one day only deal coming up on April 27.  A new promotion will allow Holland America Line guests to start Read More …

Cuba Cruise: Things That Surprised Me

Sailing to Cuba with Carnival Cruise Line I knew what to expect while aboard Carnival Paradise.  But as we sailed away from the Port of Tampa, a number of passengers along for the historic first-season voyage were concerned.  What would Read More …

Carnival Paradise Reviewed: Familiarity Breeds Engagement

It’s been a few months since we sailed with Carnival Cruise Line aboard Carnival Paradise to Cuba, closing out the first season ever for the World’s Most Popular Cruise Line.  Now it’s time to take a look back in reflection.  Read More …

Baked Alaska Back On Carnival And That’s Not The Big Story

The culinary offerings among cruise lines bring a wide variety of choices to travelers.  As ships sail to destinations around the world, menus often change a bit to include fresh, local ingredients.  Talented chefs have come from shore to lend Read More …